Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) is applicable for passenger vehicles with not more than _____________ in addition to the driver's seat.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) 8 seats

Explanation:
The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) is a car safety assessment programme introduced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). It applies to passenger vehicles with up to 8 seats in addition to the driver's seat, i.e., a maximum of 9 seats in total. This programme evaluates the safety performance of vehicles through crash testing and assigns star ratings based on adult and child occupant protection as well as safety assist technologies.

Information Booster:
• Bharat NCAP was officially launched on August 22, 2023.
• It is a voluntary programme but aligned with global standards like Global NCAP.
• Ratings are given from 0 to 5 stars for adult and child occupant protection.
• Vehicles are tested for frontal impact, side impact, and pedestrian protection.
• This initiative aims to improve car safety awareness among Indian consumers.
• Testing is conducted at designated government-approved testing facilities.